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B&R Ranked as One of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work For
B&R Honored as One of the 2009 Best Places to Work in PA
B&R Welcomes Jay A. Goldman, CPA to the Dealership Services Group
B&R Announces New Partner - Matthew S. Wildasin, CPA
B&R Appoints New Managing Partner, Announces Promotions
Jessica Yingling Earns CPA Designation
Lisa Myers Receives YWCA's Women of Excellence Award
Donna Mullin Interviewed on Behind the Headlines
Lisa Myers Receives CFFA Designation
B&R Ranked as One of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work For
CAMP HILL, PA, December 2009 – Boyer & Ritter, CPAs was recently named as one of the 2009 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Boyer & Ritter was ranked #11 in the medium-sized firm category. The annual list of “Best Accounting Firms” was created by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the accounting profession, which are credited with benefiting the nation’s economy, its workforce, and businesses.
“We are honored to be listed as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for as we are continually striving to find ways to enhance the quality of life for our employees and make our firm a great place to work,” says Robert J. Murphy, CPA, CVA, Managing Partner at Boyer and Ritter.
The publication’s list is comprised of 100 companies split into three groups: 20 small-sized firms (15-24 employees), 65 medium-sized firms (25-249 employees), and 15 large-sized firms (more than 250 employees). Boyer & Ritter was listed in the medium-sized firm category.
For more information on the Best Accounting Firms to Work for program, visit
www.BestAccountingFirmstoWorkfor.com
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B&R Honored as One of the 2009 Best Places to Work in PA
CAMP HILL, PA, December 2009 – Boyer & Ritter was recently named as one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in PA. The firm jumped 37 spots to settle at #13 on the list. B&R was the top accounting firm on the list of medium-sized companies.
“We are honored to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, as we are continually striving to find ways to enhance the quality of life for our employees and make our firm a great place to work,” says Robert J. Murphy, CPA, CVA, Managing Partner at Boyer and Ritter.
The statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Pennsylvania, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce, and businesses.
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the 100 Best Places to Work in PA. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophies, systems, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. Nearly 45,000 Pennsylvania employees filled out the survey. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
The Best Places to Work in PA list is made up of 100 companies split into two groups: 50 medium-sized companies (25-250 employees) and 50 large-sized companies (251 or more employees). Boyer & Ritter has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA in the medium-sized company category.
For more information on the Best Places to Work in PA program, visit www.bestplacestoworkinpa.com
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B&R Welcomes Jay A. Goldman, CPA to the Dealership Services Group
CAMP HILL, PA, November 2009 – Boyer & Ritter, CPAs and Consultants recently hired Jay A. Goldman, CPA as a Senior Manager. Jay’s primary responsibilities include servicing the accounting, tax and consulting needs of the firm’s auto dealership clients, specifically those located in Maryland and South Central Pennsylvania.
Prior to joining B&R, Jay was the CFO of a $250 million, 350 employee automotive group, based in Baltimore, MD. He also has 15 years of public accounting experience working with a large regional firm and a national firm where he spent the majority of his time servicing auto dealer clients and managing their auto dealer services divisions.
“Jay has spent his entire professional career servicing clients and developing professional networks in Maryland and Virginia. Therefore, in addition to improving the depth of resources available to our existing clients, Jay will be working to expand the reach of B&R’s Dealership Services Group,” said Robert J. Murphy, Managing Partner. “In times like these, we believe the role of the CPA and business consultant is more important than ever for auto dealerships. That is why we are so excited for Jay to join our team.”
Jay is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA). He is a former member of the AutoCPA group, a consortium of 26 CPA firms across the United States and Canada, representing over 1,700 dealers in the retail automotive business. He is also a former speaker and a former member of the Steering Committee for the AICPA National Auto Dealer Conference.
Jay can be reached at 410-790-6928 or jgoldman@cpabr.com.
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B&R Accounces New Partner - Matthew S. Wildasin, CPA
CAMP HILL, PA, July 2009– Boyer & Ritter Certified Public Accountants and Consultants admitted Matthew S. Wildasin, CPA, to the partnership on July 1, 2009.
“Matt is a valuable resource to our clients and is committed to their success. Furthermore, he is a mentor and leader for our young professionals and advocate for the future of the accounting profession. We are pleased to announce his achievement as Partner with our Firm,” said Robert J. Murphy, CPA, Managing Partner.
A member of the Firm since 1994, he has been promoted through the years to his current position. Matt provides audit, tax, and consulting services to clients of varying size and industry groups. He specializes in serving closely-held businesses, as well the firm's not-for-profit, school district, and governmental clients.
Matt is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). He has chaired PICPA’s Emerging CPAs Committee and served as a member of the CPA Image Enhancement Committee, Member Needs Assessment Survey, Community Involvement and Social Responsibility Committee, and PICPA’s South Central Chapter Executive Committee. He is currently the President Elect of PICPA’s South Central Chapter and a member of the PA Association of Not-for-profit Organizations.
Matt is also the chair of the Firm’s Personnel Committee and has oversight for developing programs and training materials for all team members.
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B&R Appoints New Managing Partner, Announces Promotions
CAMP HILL, PA, July 2009 - Boyer & Ritter, CPAs and Consultants recently announced the appointment of Robert J. Murphy as Managing Partner. The firm also announced five promotions throughout the firm.
Bob has been serving clients at Boyer & Ritter for 29 years. He provides audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries including automobile dealerships, land development, and other for profit, closely held commercial enterprises. He is a key member of the Firm’s Automotive Group which serves over 160 automobile dealerships throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states. He is Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is actively involved in the Recruitment and Retention Committee of the Firm which is devoted to hiring, training and developing superior professionals. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1980.
“Boyer & Ritter has proudly served the central Pennsylvania business community for over 80 years. I’m honored to have this privilege and look forward to continuing our fine tradition,” said Murphy. “We have a superb group of partners and employees which make me excited and confident about the future of the firm.”
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Jessica Yingling Earns CPA Designation
CAMP HILL, PA, April 2009 - Jessica Yingling, Senior Accountant at Boyer & Ritter, CPAs, has successfully earned her Certified Public Accountant designation.
“We congratulate Jessica on this outstanding achievement,” said Tom Pestke, Managing Partner at Boyer & Ritter. “She has continuously demonstrated her dedication to providing the highest level of client satisfaction.”
Jessica is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
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Lisa Myers Receives YWCA's Women of Excellence Award
CAMP HILL, PA, March 2009 - Lisa Myers, Partner at Boyer & Ritter CPAs was honored as one of the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg's Women of Excellence. Award recipients represent the brightest, most dedicated and community-minded women in the for-profit, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
“Lisa is committed to the profession, the community and her clients and is well deserving of this award,” said Tom Pestke, Managing Partner at Boyer & Ritter. “She is instrumental in our government and not-for-profit practice and serves as a role model for other women in the firm.”
Lisa accepted her award at the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg's Women of Excellence 20th Anniversary Gala held in March at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. She was joined by 19 other women who have also made significant contributions to their communities and/or companies.
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Donna Mullin Interviewed on Behind the Headlines
CAMP HILL, PA, March 2009 - Donna Mullin, JD, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at Boyer & Ritter, was invited to participate in Behind the Headlines - a production of the Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy which airs 100 times per week on 60 cable systems throughout PA and on the Voice of Pennsylvania.
Donna was invited to speak and answer questions about the new tax law changes and how to best choose a CPA or tax preparer. She talked about the first time homebuyer credit for 2008 and the new version in 2009, property tax deduction for non-itemizers among others.
Behind the Headlines aims to provide insight into current events such as the economy, health care, taxes, the environment, etc. The show aired during the weeks of March 30 and April 6th. The show can be viewed online at: www.thevoiceofpa.net/BrowseMedia/Television/BehindTheHeadlines.aspx
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Lisa Myers Earns CFFA Designation
CAMP HILL, PA, March 2009 - Lisa Myers, CFE, CPA, CFFA, FCPA, Partner at Boyer & Ritter, CPAs, has successfully earned her Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA) designation from the National Association of Certified Valuation Associates (NACVA).
“We congratulate Lisa on this outstanding accomplishment,” said Tom Pestke, Managing Partner at Boyer & Ritter. “She continues to demonstrate her commitment to the profession by making sure she can help clients in their time of need.”
At Boyer & Ritter, Lisa is the Public Sector Service group partner and also specializes in fraud and forensic accounting.
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About Boyer & Ritter
For over 80 years, Boyer & Ritter has been providing accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to business of varying sizes and industries throughout Pennsylvania and the continental United States. They are one of the largest regional accounting firms in Central Pennsylvania with a total staff of approximately eighty people, including thirteen partners. Offices are located in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, and State College.
Boyer & Ritter is a member of both the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. For more information, visit www.cpabr.com.
211 House Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-761-7210
141 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-2913
717-249-3414
785 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 2
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-264-7456
1600 University Drive
State College, PA 16801-6974
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